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Rates Hold Key to Potential Fourth Quarter Rally | Weekly Market Commentary | October 9, 2023

Rates Hold Key to Potential Fourth Quarter Rally | Weekly Market Commentary | October 9, 2023

by arleneadmin | Oct 9, 2023 | Research, Weekly Market Commentary

Stocks fell in September as the month lived up to its reputation as a difficult one for stocks. The S&P 500 Index lost 3.6% for the month, lowering its year-to-date gain to 11.7% (excluding dividends). Losses came as interest rates broke through to new 16-year...
Prospects For a Fourth Quarter Rally | Weekly Market Commentary | October 2, 2023

Prospects For a Fourth Quarter Rally | Weekly Market Commentary | October 2, 2023

by arleneadmin | Oct 2, 2023 | Research, Weekly Market Commentary

After a difficult September for stocks, investors are surely ready to flip the calendar to October. That’s the month that kicks off the historically strong fourth quarter. Expecting this pattern to repeat this year is tricky given the overhang of a government...
Is India The New China? | Weekly Market Commentary | September 25, 2023

Is India The New China? | Weekly Market Commentary | September 25, 2023

by arleneadmin | Sep 25, 2023 | Research, Weekly Market Commentary

India has emerged as a compelling economic growth story and an increasingly attractive alternative to China within the emerging markets complex. A growing population with a robust and young workforce, significant infrastructure spending, and an ongoing digital...
Buy Japan, Hold U.S., Sell Europe | Weekly Market Commentary | September 18, 2023

Buy Japan, Hold U.S., Sell Europe | Weekly Market Commentary | September 18, 2023

by arleneadmin | Sep 18, 2023 | Research, Weekly Market Commentary

Recent data suggests economic conditions in Europe are deteriorating, removing a key element of LPL Research’s positive view of the attractively valued developed international equities asset class. Previous U.S. dollar weakness and strong earnings momentum, which were...
The Growing List -and Politicization- of BRICS and Friends | Weekly Market Commentary | September 11, 2023

The Growing List -and Politicization- of BRICS and Friends | Weekly Market Commentary | September 11, 2023

by arleneadmin | Sep 11, 2023 | Research, Weekly Market Commentary

The BRIC acronym, without the “S,” was introduced in 2001 by the Goldman Sachs chief economist who highlighted the prodigious growth and investment prospects of Brazil, Russia, India, and China combined. In 2009, Russia advanced the BRIC platform to create an informal...
What is Normal? | Weekly Market Commentary | September 5, 2023

What is Normal? | Weekly Market Commentary | September 5, 2023

by arleneadmin | Sep 5, 2023 | Research, Weekly Market Commentary

Fixed income investors have had a rough time over the last few years. Normally a staid asset class, core bonds (as proxied by the Bloomberg Aggregate Bond Index) have seen negative returns over the last two calendar years and could potentially see negative returns for...
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Mark Farnham

In 2009 Mark Farnham started his own LPL Financial branch in Dublin, Ohio. With over 20+ years in the financial service industry, Mark is committed to providing independent and objective advice while evaluating his clients’ whole financial picture.

Mark received his bachelor’s degree in Finance, and a second degree in risk management and insurance from the Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University. He is also a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) from Northwestern University and an Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS).

He received his CFP designation from Northwestern University and he also has his Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) designation.

Born in Dayton, Ohio, Mark, his wife Laura and three children reside in Dublin, Ohio where he is very active in his community and family activities! Coaching his children in soccer and/or basketball are just a couple of things he does in his spare time. Mark is a parishioner of St. Brigid Church of Kildare, member of the Troy Elk’s Club, Freemasons, and has previously served on the board of directors for the Greater Dublin Kiwanis Club and as the Finance Chair for the St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Columbus, Ohio.

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Suzanne Shealy

Suzanne Shealy is the Administrative Assistant for Mark Farnham. She graduated from The Ohio State University and has 25+ years in client services including retail, business ownership and real estate. She handles the daily workflow for Mark and his clients. Suzanne is enthusiastic about growing her relationships, identifying their needs and creative problem solving. Originally from Chagrin Falls, Ohio, Suzanne resides in Dublin with her 3 young adults. She stays very active with her family, friends, tennis, hiking and traveling.

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Cindy Marion

Cindy Marion, is the Office Coordinator. She has over 22 years of Investment Client Service experience. She has worked for Edward Jones, Raymond James and Merrill Lynch throughout her career.

She handles the daily workflow of the team and is usually the person with whom you will interact with outside investment decisions. She takes pride in getting to know each client individually and making sure that their needs and expectations are addressed to enhance your client experience.

Cindy married her husband, Scott, in the winter of 1995. They reside in Ashville, Ohio with their daughter Hannah. Cindy is very active with Hannah’s travel softball. In her spare time she enjoys baking, cooking, and spending time with her family.